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Whistleblowers Allege Inadequate Customer Due Diligence by Cash App
February 16, 2024

Federal financial regulators are reportedly investigating allegations made by two whistleblowers regarding Cash App. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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Tokenization Now Seen by Merchants as Performance Optimization Play
February 16, 2024

Jeff Hallenbeck, head of payments at Forter, said tokenization, from the merchant point of view, is moving from being thought of as an operational cost to an opportunity to drive revenues. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Four in 10 Consumers Demand Greater Data Protection
February 15, 2024

Properly securing consumer data could be key to maintaining the loyalty of eCommerce merchants’ most engaged customers, according to PYMNTS Intelligence. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Online Romance Scams Grow More Sophisticated With Deepfakes, Advanced Tech
February 13, 2024

In this era of connectivity, where virtual encounters often precede physical ones, online relationships have become a breeding ground for exploitation, with fraudsters capitalizing on the vulnerabilities of hopeful hearts for financial gain.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Swedish Lenders Shore Up Defenses Against Fraud
February 13, 2024

Amid growing fraud attacks by organized crime rings, Swedish lenders are moving to adjust product offerings and increase surveillance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

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TruShield Insurance and Visa Team on Cybersecurity for Small Businesses
February 13, 2024

Small business insurance provider TruShield Insurance is collaborating with Visa to give eligible businesses protection against cybersecurity threats.   Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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Increasing Ransomware Incidents Highlight Critical Role of Advanced Tech in Fighting Fraud
February 08, 2024

Ransomware payments surpassed $1 billion in 2023, marking a record peak following a decrease in 2022, according to the latest chapter of Chainalysis’ 2024 Crypto Crime Report.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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FTC Sending $610,000 in Refunds to Tech Support Scam Victims
February 08, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has begun sending refunds to consumers who lost money in a tech support scam facilitated by payment processor Nexway. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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APP Fraud in Focus as Digital Tools Redefine Prevention Tactics
February 06, 2024

The widespread adoption of person-to-person (P2P) payment apps and services has fueled a surge in credit-push payment volume, a trend that has been further accelerated by the recent introduction of real-time payments in the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...